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Edible coatings to improve storability and enhance nutritional value of strawberries (Fragaria ananassa) and raspberries (Rubus ideaus)

Creator:

Han, Chunran

Abstract:

Strawberries {Fragaria ananasa) and raspberries {Rubus ideaus) are good sources ofmany important nutrients, and have great potential to improve human health. However, they are highly perishable and have a very short shelf-life mainly due to the attack of fungi and high respiration rate. Edible coatings, especially chitosan-based coatings have been...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis